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Is globalization a modern concept? Absolutely not. It is, however, a key feature of modern life and it is hard to talk about almost any aspect of life today without referring to our "global village". This makes it hard to make a selection of globalization vocabulary- simply because it reaches into so many areas of our life.

The world - not all countries are equal

This is a sensitive area of vocabulary if important area of vocabulary. How do you describe the different regions of the world. Here are a few basic alternatives to get you started:

Notes

You should note some very useful world phrases: all around the world, all over the world, in all four corners of the world, worldwide, the other side of the world

Thinking globally (and locally)

Globalization is a good word, but you do need some alternatives. These options allow you to use the word "global" in different ways and thinks about different aspects of globalization.

Notes

Ubiquitous is a nice word that means "everywhere"

Co-operation and integration

One key feature of globalization is that nations work together and become more integrated. Try some of these words and phrases.

Test yourself so far

The global village

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Globalization means progress (to some people) or just things getting bigger

There is a strong connection between the concepts of change and globalization.

Globalization means trade (and wealth for some people)

In many ways, there is a strong connection between trade and globalization. This also connects to issue of consumerism - we want to buy whatever we want, wherever we go. For this you need some globalization vocabulary to discuss issues such as consumerism and its close cousin: capitalism.

Not everyone likes globalization

Here is some useful globalization vocabulary to help you write and speak about the negative sides of globalization.

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Is globalization a good thing?

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Is globalization a modern concept? Absolutely not. It is, however, a key feature of modern life and it is hard to talk about almost any aspect of life today without referring to our "global village". This makes it hard to make a selection of globalization vocabulary- simply because it reaches into so many areas of our life.

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Useful academic phrases to use in essays etc.

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The BBC bitesize website (used in class).. not really "academic" but a very good introl